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Leadership: A Big Thing

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Publication date: May 7, 2014

I sometimes hear school and district leaders ask the question: What’s the one thing that we should do to help our schools improve?

These educators are responding to a dizzying number of demands, from keeping kids safe to ensuring that kids graduate from high school ready for college or a career — and everything in between. I understand the appeal of having clear guidance on the One Big Thing that will make a difference.

However, when I talk with educators who have led improvement, I never hear about One Big Thing.

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